Yes! It’s that time of the year when “rang barse '' in Amitabh Bacchan’s familiar baritone will play at every street corner, adding to the colour soaked Holi fun. The best way to double up this festive joy is with some delicious lip-smacking and spicy food- the equivalent of which is simply chaat!

The festival’s playfulness is mirrored in the spiciness of chaat. It builds up a sensory experience around a multitude of tastes-Sweet and sour, hot and soothing, spicy and tangy notes come together. It is not accidental that these should be inextricably linked with the spirit of Holi. Try out these 7 amazing Chaat recipes to tantalise your taste buds this Holi!

Palak Patta Chaat
Healthy and tasty chaat with crisp green spinach doused in spices and chutneys.

Hara Chana Chaat
A seasonal medley using fresh green chickpeas (hara choliya) with spices and lemon.

Hummus Papdi Chaat
An innovative Middle Eastern twist on the supremely yummy papdi chaat.

Shakarkandi Chaat
Boiled sweet potatoes topped with a tantalising sweet and sour mix.

Cucumber Kulia Chaat
A healthy and refreshing favourite from the streets of old Delhi.

Makhana Chaat
An irresistible chaat using the superfood Makhana topped with tangy spices.

Baingan Chaat
A deliciously different way of consuming an all-time favourite vegetable.